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Jo Stewart

Travel Journalist

Jo Stewart is a freelance features writer who pens stories about nature, pop culture, music, art, design and more from her home in the Macedon Ranges of Victoria. When not writing, you can find her trawling through vinyl records and vintage fashion at op shops, antique stores and garage sales.
Great Ocean Road Tours
Great Ocean Road

The best Great Ocean Road tours to add to your list

Whether you’re into an epic 3-day guided hike or an action-packed day trip to remember, there’s a Great Ocean Road tour for you.

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Ponyfish Island in Melbourne
Melbourne

A 60-second guide to doing summer in Melbourne right

How to deal with the summer heat, Melbourne style.

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The Pole House, Fairhaven
Great Ocean Road

Your guide to the famous Pole House on the Great Ocean Road

An icon of the Great Ocean Road, The Pole House is one of Australia’s most photographed holiday homes.

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Twelve Apostles from Gibson Beach
Great Ocean Road

Your quick guide to the Twelve Apostles on the Great Ocean Road

Discover everything you need to know about the Twelve Apostles before your next trip on the Great Ocean Road.

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the lighthouse on Griffiths Island
Port Fairy

8 of the best things to do in Port Fairy

From joining a kayaking tour to pedalling along a historic rail trail and swooning over a cute, heritage lighthouse, there are plenty of things to do in Port Fairy.

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a plate of food with coffee at Bank Street + Co, Port Fairy
Port Fairy

8 of the best Port Fairy cafes to add to your list

From a casual beachfront cafe with cracking ocean views to a specialty roastery known for cranking out top-notch coffee, there’s a strong selection of Port Fairy cafes to choose from on your next visit.

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Port Fairy restaurants
Port Fairy

8 of the best Port Fairy restaurants to visit on your next trip

From a lively pizza joint with a big personality to a classic pub with a long and storied history, there are plenty of Port Fairy restaurants to choose from on your next trip along the Great Ocean Road.

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a group of bikers traversing the Murray rail trail
Bright

15 unmissable things to do in Bright, Victoria

You’ll find epic cycling trails, a vibrant dining scene, clutch of boutique wineries and a microbrewery with mountain vistas just three-and-a-half hours’ drive north-east of Melbourne in the High Country town of Bright.

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woman getting into a pool at Alba Thermal Springs
Mornington Peninsula

The newest hot springs making gentle waves on the Mornington Peninsula

Find geothermal bathing, heavenly spa treatments and seriously good all-day dining all in one place on Victoria’s bush-fringed coast.

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